How To Fix J1002 - WBS element & does not exist. Please check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1 - Message Class for SEM-PA XPRAs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: WBS element & does not exist. Please check your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1002 - WBS element & does not exist. Please check your entries ?

  The SAP error message J1002, which states "WBS element & does not exist. Please check your entries," typically occurs when you are trying to reference a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element that the system cannot find. This can happen in various transactions related to project management, such as when creating or updating project-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect WBS Element: The WBS element you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, such as a typo or incorrect format.
  WBS Element Not Created: The WBS element may not have been created in the system yet.
  WBS Element Deleted: The WBS element may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the WBS element.
  Project Status: The project or WBS element may be in a status that restricts its use (e.g., closed or completed).
  Organizational Structure: The WBS element may belong to a different organizational unit or project structure